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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-11-10
The Elections.

TIE returns from Tuesday elections are yet
Incomplete, but there sem. 10 reason 70 doubt
The claim that tie democrats have carried New
YORK S'a'c by 10000 OF u 90 iI.ajori,y The
election IN shat STATE " a. ior 5eCreta.y o STATE
Comptroller and Treasurer, Attorney General,
State Engineer and Surveyor Justices o! the Su-
p9erne Court, The Legislature and two mem bc7s
OF Congress. Even lle prestige Q. Fred. Grant :
name did not carr him through for republican
ScCre,a-y III State, and he went Out OF New
York ci,y arj county ~ 900 vo'ca behind Fred.
Cooa, lis Democratic c1a!pe;.io-. Tie leu.o-
Gratis Gain gain Of two in he Legislature
which renaia- Tepuo3can by atoIi one-;hi!d
majority.
L. Virginia The e:ect!on Wa FOR members OF
tie Legislature and the Senate viii oc abou.
.~o-'hiTds Democratic and ,Le Hpas: oi Dee.
caies ihree t.tL. 'hg- securing the election Of
1enoc...c Cniic4 Si4tc. .ocnAlDG % succeed
RI ..eocrEes.
L. Oh.o ;4e .,eGl.3:. w. :of governor. Lion
Cabinet oGc.a.- ALI i.ci.Dei- ri !.c IL gs.atuFe
Small republican ga.t- alr reported, and Il i.
c.an.esI ':.4t IL: l. c.ccie4 ~ plurality
ot sD1ne ~ 0JO vose- over py"e., Ici4ocrai, Al !
VA the republicans vii nave a working major
~ in box. b,ancae- If Tie Legislature
IL fenn-y lv2.ia the election Tor StAle
TreasIter and Judge ri tnc Supreme Court
Considerable Democr4tIc gam are reyDttc1, but
tie itcp4bican canaji4'c- are e.alre =. cicc-
led BY & reduced n.eJ,Ei'y ii aboli 900
In Massachusetts Inc e.ccton Vas 10. Gov
crnor Northumberland and members of the
legislature. The Republicans have made con-
siderable gains, and claim that their State ticket
Is elected by about 1900 plurality, and that
the Democrats have lost several members Of the
Legislature. Boston went Democratic BY over
800 majority
In Maryland the election was ior Governor
some of the cabinet officers, Supreme Court
Judge aud members OF The Legislature The
The Democratic State ticket was elected by 10
600 or $4,000 majority, and the Legislature is
largely Democratic in both branches.
In Mississippi the election was for members o.
the Legislature, in some counties there was no
opposition, and few other than straight-out Dem
ocrats ere elected
In Rhode Island the election was for member
Of Congress from the second district and w. O
Arnold, Republican, was elected over G. S
Bradley, Democrat, by SAP majority.
Ia New Jersey the Republicans claim the Sen
ate by two majority and the Assembly by or Il
majority. The returns from Iowa and Nebraska
are too meagrc TO give estimates Of total figures
At the municipal election in Detroit the entire
democratic ticket except city treasurer was cleo
ted. Returns from Oregon indicated the defeat
of the Prohibition amendment by large major
ity. In Dakota the election on division Of
the Territory as decided in favor Oft by heavy
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Thus far the effort 20 have Leon county prop
cry represented in the Sub Tropical Exposition
has been attended with inadequate results The
subscriptions are much short Of the amount ne
cessary to q proper exhibit in that arena OF COM
petitive display where our county should show
up its resources among those of other counties
Many who propose to settle in the State will be
among the thousands that will visit the Exposi-
ton, and from wha, they there see will have
their inclinaiions directed to the counties that
best attract their attention. Some of the coun
ties have appropriated money through their
Boards of County Commissioners-Duval 81 600
since our las, issue. We believe that it is the
desire of the people Of Leon that their Commits
sioners should appropriate in aid OF what is for
the benefit Of the people.
Director General Paine addresses Us the fol
owing letter. accom panied by quantity Of the
shipping tags" referred to;
JACKSONVILLE Fla, Nov. 8. 1897
-Kts~rs Dorr 6 Bo,ooa, Tallahassee:
GENTLEMEN: We are reserving large and
prominent space for the Leon County Depart
u.cnt, aud had hoped th., ere this your duly au-
'horiZed commissioners would have visited the
Exposition Building for the purpose OF having
ii marked Out definitely
Whether or not your committees meet AMI
take action. will you not appeal strongly 10 in
dividual citizens Of your county 10 gather and
sor1aV.i such exhibits as will best represent the
vaToGs resources Of your beautiful and richly en-
lowed section OF the State:
While We can without difficulty secure exhib-
il 20 fill the Exposition 20 overhowing. and. III
fact, could occupy two or three times the space
al our disposal, we feel deep interest in The
progress and welfare Of Middle Florida, and de-
sire that she shall be well represented al this
great Florida gathering iu order to reap her full
share Of the benefits.
enclose shipping tags 70. exhibits which will
cnj!e them 10 free transportation, and rust yCG
VIII place them in the hands Of those who vii.
use them To the best advantage Yours truly,
JAMES II. PAINE, Director General.
the following letter from Col. John Bradford
is il ;Le right spirit Of enterprises
BEADPoRDvlLLE, FLA, NOV 7th, 1887.
C&. Fred I. Myers, Chairman Expositson Con.-
n.ittee, 7al4sI<see, Fla
DEAR SIR regret that i. is not convenient
for me TO attend your Exposition meeting to-day
Il il is decided TO make County EXHIBIT you
may depend or my doing all can TO assist in IT,
can get up quite lot of articles for exhibit
IL this section OF the county, and in addition 10
tia: from the county, would like if il is dcsira
be, 10 get up Farm Exhibit from a single farm,
and if the county decides to do nothing, will You
please apply for space for such an exhibit:
Very truly yours,
JSO BRADFORD
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Gainesville Daily Advocate, 4th inst.l
g., Il. a. w. r.. II.
The gainesville, Tailahassee and
Western Railroad Will be Built.

The gainesville, Tailahassee aud
Western Railroad Will be Built.
AS We announced in Thursdays paper, Majsr
N. X. Gruelle has returned from the North
where he spent the summer, but we are pleased
to say that he did not spend it idly. Major Cru
ellie never ides He went North with a scheme
in his head, and that scheme or idea was
namely: To solicit the wherewith to construct
a railroad from Gainesville to Tallahassee and
Townsville, Ga He was North four months
and in that time he solicited the faith of others
in his plan. He not only solicited faith, but he
solicited its cash value. Men of money joined
him in his project, and he returned fully pre-
pared to take the allmportant step, e., TO make
a start. A preliminary line for the road has al
ready been run from here to Tallahassee by
Captain NJ. Fitch Miller. Captain Miller will
start 10 few days to estat lish the line of road
The present proposed route is almost directly
west from here 10 the Suwannee river-that
stream whose name has been rendered immortal
in song-and from thence northwesterly to Tai
lahassee by the most practicable and feasible
route.
When constructed, as it is now almost certain
to be- this road will undoubtedly be the great
outlet from this section OF Florida to the West
and Northwestern country from which we de-
rive so many of our supplies When the road 10
constructed TO Tallahassee ii is proposed to con-
tinuc it 10 Thomasvile, Ga, where, in conuec-
ton with other lines now being built, it will
give US almost trunk line to st. Louis and
Chicago
This is just the boom that the fine farming
country of the western part of Alachua county
has been patiently awaiting tor years. To that
section OF the county no value can be placed On
the benefits that will accrue from the building of
the road. II will not only give direct connec-
tons FOR themselves, their products, exports and
imports with the outside world, but it will also
add many times to the value of their real estate
and the man who owns land will, In the long
run, make money by donating at least one halt
OF it to the stockholders of the road in order to
insure Its construction.
10 Gainesville the building of this road will
he OF incaculable benefit. By doing the fair
tnlng which Gainesville never fails to do, the
shops OF the road will be located here, necessi-
tallng the employment Of large number Of
men, and otherwise giving to our city q prestige
which she has never yet enjoyed. There is no
necessity In our stating to our business men the
great and many benefits to accrue and which
VIII De derived from this road with its repair and
machine shops located in our city, to say moth
iDg Oh advantages to shippers that will be offered.
Ine road Is certain tn be built, and let no man
attempt to discourage 1t by thought, word or
oeea; 1t won't do any good, a. 1t win be built
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Died While En- Route 10 HIS Wed.
ding.

WASHINGTON, Nov 2-The Navy Depart
ment to-day received a telegram from the off,
cals of the Virginia Midland Railroad Company
at Lynchburg, stating that the body of gen.
tleman was found near the track last night west
of Salem, Va. From papers on his person he
appeared to be George Arthur, passed assistant
surgeon OF the navy. Dr. Arthur was granted
leave of absence from November /, and started
from Washington yesterday afternoon for Shell
byville, Tenn, to be married. Nothing is known
at the department about his family except that
he has brother in the army. BE was appointed
from Maryland in 1877. The body will be
brought to Washington.
Col. c. N. Haldeman, who arrived from the
North few days ago. left Washington on the
same train with DR.. Arthur, in fact occupied
berth in the sleeper directly opposite the unfortu
nate gentleman, and found in him very pleas
ant and agreeable companion. DR.. Arthur 8
brother Joined him at Lynchburg, and Mr.. Hal
deman and the two brothers took supper to-
gether at Bristol. After leaving Bristol the Doc
tor was missed by his brother, who inquired of
Mr.. Haldeman and Gov. Wade Hampton, who
occupied an adjoining BERTH Being told that
he was seen going towards the smoking car, the
brother went there and all through the train
without finding him. He then concluded that
the Doctor had stepped from the train at so me
station and been left The brother travelled on
to Chattanooga, expecting to receive telegram
that the Doctor had been left and would come
along on the next train. But no telegram was
received, and then his brother and travelling
companions became apprehensive and feared
something serious had befallen the young man.
Here the party separated, Gov. Hampton going.
to Memphis, Mr. Haldeman to Birmingham, and
Mr.. Arthur turned back with sad heart to look
for his brother. The only explanation as to Dr.
Arthur's death is.that he fell under the train in
passing from one car to another
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The following civil appointments have been
made during the week:
P. Houstoun, ]. A. Edmondson and w. R.
Blake, to be County Commissioners in and for
the county of Leon.
Edgar 6. Byrd, James II. Draper, P. C. Smith
and ]. W. Cheney. to be Notaries Public in and
for the State at large.
R. E. Williams, to be Tax Collector in and tor
the county of Holmes
Thomas F. FORMER, TO be Justice of the Peace
In and for the county Of Manatee.
G. w. Cook, to be Justice of tho Peace in and
for the county of Washington.
W. D. Chipley, TO be member of the Board Of
Education West Florida Seminary.
B. A. Colomb. 10 be member Of the Board of
Health in and for the county of Lake.
James E. Bowman, 10 be Sheriff in and for the
county of Brevard.
A. V. Clubbs to be Commissioner in and for
the Provisional Municipality of Pensacola.
Frederick L. Haskell to be Justics OF the
Peace In and for the county of Clay
Isaac B. Stone, to be Justice of the Peace In
and for the county of Hillsborough.
]. D. Bassett, TO be Justice of the Peace in and
for the county of Marion.
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Quincy Herald,


The name of this distinguished gentleman has
been suggested for the position of one of the
Associate Justices of the State Supreme Court,
at the election to be held next year. We are
inclined to the opinion that this date for indcat-
ing nominations is rather early, but since the
suggestion has been msde from another county
and published, it certainly canno, be considered
premature, on our part, in giving expression to
the views OF the community in which this hop
ored citizen lives
Judge Love is eminently qualified for the high
est judicial position in the State, as to legal
ability, exalted personal character. many years
of experience as practicing lawyer, an enlarged
understanding, and as a firm, true and tried
friend Of the people. His mind is strong and
clear. of decided judicial cast and he is an able
writer. Added to these attachments, with the
learning that follows the lucrative practice Of
law for a lifetime, during which time he has
been counsel in many important cases, he is en-
tirely free from any and all complications which
would involve an CELEBRATION of the sense of
nprightness and even handed justice, which are
such prominent features of his character. The
tool Of no man, or corporation patriotic, a cham
loses sight of self in the promotion of the public
good, without fear, or the hope of reward.
Heis now, as is well known, the State Attorney
for this Judicial Circuit, in which capacity he is
serving the people with marked ability and great
ZEAL He has never pushed himself forward,
however great a debt of gratitude might be due
for his energetic and successful labors as party
leader and organizer. To his personal friends
who know him best, he has the modesty of
woman's nature, with the high qualities of char
acter which belong to those of an able, firm and
just man. Speaking of him, q distinguished gen.
tleman Of the State has said, with great deal
of emphasis, that If he were President of the
United States, and it was in his power, he would
appoint Judge Love Chief Justice Of the United
States.
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MIccosUKIE, Nov. z. 1887
Our merchants are still bumped TO buy cotton.
Mr.. Christie leading off with $50 bales-
Our deservedly popular young man, Mr.. Walter
Taylor head salesman for Mr.. Christie. also
runs steam gin and grist mill, and has ginned
up to date 400 bales of cotton.
Judge A. ~ Fennel, Of the First District, has
installed himself in the Byrd office, and dispen-
ses justice at regulation prices TO all litgants.
Mr.. George Averitt now handles the yard
stick for Mr. H. ]. Bond, of Lloyds.
The success of the entertainment for the ben
eft Of our school pleases every one.
The manipulation of the soil up this way has
turned out very well. but have heard of moth
ing to come up to Mr.. Johnson's crop as reported
by rye local"
Mrs. NJ. Averitt, of Mississippi, arrived iu the
village yesterday, and is the guest of Mr. ". II
Averitt.
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Mr. Duncan is making, with brush and
paint, an attractive front for Byrd & Denhsm
Read the advertisement OF Messrs. Stern
Co. headed "Closing out Sale" They propos
to give every purchaser bargains
1t is reported that the contractor on the
north end of the Tallahassee and ThomAsvins
Railroad has begun work at Townsville.
The force on the Carrabelle and Tallahsk
see Railroad is being rapidly increased and
grading progressing towards Tallahassee.
MIR. T. F. Morgan OF Chattahoochee, and
Mr.. J. S. Fannin, of Blouuts,own, were among
the callers at the FLoRIDIAN sancium OF Tues
day.
The City Council has agreed to take four
lights from the Brush Electric Light Company,
conditioned that local company is Organized
with sufficient capital to justify the Brush Con-
pany in putting in plant at Tallahassee. The
city lights are to burn all night-irom Decem
Der first to May 31s!, six monihs-for $500, ooi
other lights can be dispensed with during he
time which will red uce the cost to city Of Ese-
'ric Lights to $24O Mr. L. D. Shook, the gen
tlemanly representative of the Company in Flor
ida is working up the enterprise in Talahssee'
The Rev. II. E. Partridge, pastor Of he
Methodist Church of this city, has entered upon
series of revival meetings in bis church hs
week, and although the weather has been IN
propitious, very much zeal and interest has besn
manifest and this earnest and good man Of God
is exceedingly hopeful of excellent resula
These revival meetings have from the beginning
OF the wondrous march of Methodism over thu
continent been wonderful agencies of eysngei-
cation and outstanding influence, and perhaps
as nation We are indebted to them as instru'
menlalities under the providence of God as much
as to any other movement for the rapid uplifting
OF the people, and law and order among the
pioneers of our rapid growth as a country;
the axe of the pioneer felled the forest and
cleared the land as a nucleus of new She'
the advanced circuit rider raised the banner Of
the cross and planted the altar of God. we
earnestly hope Mr.. Partridge and his church may
have great success in the present meeting; thai
many true members may be added to the church
of God, and great beneficial results may be ies
by this community. Everybody is welcome;
Is gospel feast and free to all. Come and Try
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The Times Union has found at last one " 80
Banner They have formed mutual admiration
society, limited. They tickle each other with
tender manipulation. The FLoRIDIAS has tick
led both of them, but it was with a sharp stick.
Misery loves company, and they have come to-
gether for reciprocal condolement They are
"awful spoons on each ether ARE a pair of
spoons that fit together in congenia crookedness.
Have they agreed together to copy each others
whitewash expressly prepared for copying? 1t
looks so, and though they lay it On thick the pco
pie see the same familiar sinners through it.
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Mai. J. A A West the general manager Of
tho Birmingham and Atlantic Airline. said iass
night that on Monday morning the contractor OF
the Savannah, Dublin and Western road would
concentrate his forces on this end Of the line,
and begin tho work Of grading nom the juno
Ton with the Savannah. Florida and Western TO
the portion Of the road now graded. The Biz
mineham and Atlantic Airline has made ar.
judgements with the Savannah, Florida and
Western 70 use ito terminal facilities, and Il VIII
G, ne in over the Savannah, Florida and West
ETA track from Southover junction, and the
work of connecting the part Of the road6sd now
made with the Savannah, Florida and Western
At sou,hover junction win be pushed ed .s sra r,pdy y
as possible. This will complete the urs, my
mile section of the roadbed, and track laying
win be beg in on it at once. Besides this sec
ton, there are forty-fve miles graded from
Macon, making altogether eighty-ive miles al
ready done, besides the ten miles al TINS enc;
Krses
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New m usic.

Among the recent publications Of new muse
for piano worthy of mention and recommends
ten are Three Beautiful Tone Pictures, Sonluos
Nocturne. by Tex,or, Evening Prayer, Fantasia.
by Sieweri, and Morning Prayer, Meditation. y
Wiegand. They are written in style that capt.
Yates the nearer at once and affords real pleasure
and satisfaction to the player. Of the tnIes
pieces the publisher will accept our thanks Tor ny
last named one, who also deserves Wo!o =.
praise In regard to the elegant style in when
is gotten up. Price of each so cents
IGN. FISCHER, Publisher,
Toledo Ohio.
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Alabama, Florida and Atlantic
Railroad.


We are informed by Mr.. ]. o. Fries that he
received orders from New York to resume OPP
erations on the Alabama, Florida and Atlantic
Railroad, and that $50 men are now grading
near Indian Springs, nearly thirty miles distant
from this city. thousand men will probably
be at work on it next Monday. No definite date
can be fixed for its arrival in Orlando, tut 1t will
he as soon as possible. 1t Is understood that the
grade will run past Luckey's mill and near the
residence Of DR.. Shelby, east Of Lake Eola.
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Mr.. Charles w. DaCosta the enterprising
Jacksonville publisher, announces that on the
18th instant he will commence the publication Of
the Daily HoteI Ne,cs, an eight page paper in the
interest OF Florida hotels, with Mr.. DaCosta as
editor and Mr.. w. d. Barnes as business man
ager 1t will be useful because well edited, and
handsomely printed because from the press Of
Da(L0aia
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Especially 10 Women.

"Sweet is revenge, especially to women, sso
the gifted but naughty Lord Byron. Surely .
was in a bad humor when he wrote such Wsros
But there arc complaints that only women SUI.
fer, that are carrying numbers of them down
early graves There is hope for those who SUI
fer, no matter how sorely or severely, In d. ..
V. Pierces Favorlte Prescription" Safe ID -
men, TOO, for when women suffer, the household
10 ockour
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Tie following dispatch from s. g. McLendon,
2 d., attorney ior the Savannah, Florida and
" stern Railroad, informs US that work is about
4, commence on The Townsville, Tallahassee
aud Monticello Road:
THoMAsvILLE, Nov. 10, 1887.
O.. ". sazon. IaAakgsssss. .,;l'.i.a; - .a....
Contractors agents here preparing to COM
.euce work. 8. @. McLENDoN.
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"A careful perusal of all local advertise
ments, special notices, ETC., in this issue OF the
FLoRDIAN will save you money when you
want to make your purchases.
Tho Railroad Commission has been in Sos
sion since Monday and will probably sit for
several days yet Major Conant and Capt.
Davis appear for the Florida Southern to-day
and the F. R g. N representatives will be heard
Tomorrow.
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Ia our advertising columns Captain R A
Shine, Tax Collector, has card Of interest 10
every Taxpayer in Leon county
Note bis dates for various points in the county,
and be prepared 10 meet him
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what 10 that mother? 70
" The rink, my child" IA
The year it was built all the people went Wno;
They crowded its walls and TO muses. g'''
sound
On furniture castors they slid themselves rooIaj
But the fool-killer came with his two-hsn1'-
club, .d m
And he smote all the sldsrs from gray besfo "
cub, -.
And the building 90 altered 10 used, a you -
By the Mayor and Council OF this iair CIV:
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To Arrive

In few days, one carload Of good hcrsa
and mules. They are well broke and viii be
sold cheaper than the cheapest.
]. G. KENPER
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Fred L. Robertson, we'll known to Florida
journalism, .has assumed control of the fernando
Nous, VIM. 81. Hawk having retired -PalaGka
Herald
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Sheriff Pearce has drawn grand aud p.,, =
rors Tor the fall term Of Leon Circuit Cour,. VIVA
convenes at Tallahassee on Monday, Decewb,
18th
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& Cent?

viii buy copy Of the Leon County Pamph.
let, at FLoRIDHy OFFICE.
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8end Tea Cents -.
for copy of "His Letters" descriptive %
Tallahassee Country.
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GRAND JURY.

E b. Myers. ". c. Allen, Geo ". Heh,
c. Barineau, John T. Williams. D A. Diroo "
E. Lewis, Richard Fletcher, Wallace WHii,m.
VIM. Fl. Burney, Vim Casseaux, ". B SCR.
der. A. F. Roby, j D johnson. j. " Esrns.,
John Burkhardi, W. E Bradley, D. Ella